How many atoms of phosphorus are represented in 2ca3 (po4) 2?

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Frank Key

15 July, 08:15

How many atoms of phosphorus are represented in 2ca3 (po4) 2?

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Soren Carson · Answer 1

2Ca₃ (PO₄) ₂ contains 2 moles of phosphorus per mole, and there are 2 moles present. Therefore, there are a total of 4 moles of phosphorus present. Each mole contains 6.02 x 10²³ atoms. The atoms of phosphorus are:

6.02 x 10²³ x 4

= 2.408 x 10²⁴ atoms

Amaris Nicholson · Answer 2

Two atoms of phosphorus are present in the compound.